"Ibrahim Pasha: Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent" by Hester Donaldson Jenkins, explores the extraordinary life of Ibrahim Pasha, who, captured as a Christian child and enslaved, remarkably ascended to become the grand vizir of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent. The narrative reveals the intricate details of Turkish society, governance, and global interactions during a crucial historical period. From his early education to the close friendship he built with Suleiman, the book emphasizes the unique combination of personal drive and political strategies that defined Ibrahim's path to great power, painting a picture of a society shaped by ambition and complex relationships.
Ibrahim Pasha: Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent
By Hester Donaldson Jenkins
Captured and enslaved, a single man rises through the ranks of the Ottoman Empire because of his ambition and friendship with a powerful ruler.
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